Douma

Twelve Kizuki Upper Rank Two

Upper Rank Two of the Twelve Kizuki, a cruel demon who takes the form of a religious cult leader. Always wearing a smile, superficially cheerful, but his true nature is emotionless and nihilistic. Uses cold poisons or Blood Demon Art to poison and incapacitate enemies. He is also the arch-nemesis who killed Kanae Kocho, Shinobu's older sister.

Quotes

  • “I must save the foolish and pitiful people”
  • “Everyone, let's live with me forever”
  • “I know your true nature”
  • “Eternal existence is true salvation”
  • “A smile is the beginning of everything”

Trivia

  • Douma appears as the leader of the Eternal Paradise Faith cult, but is truly a cruel demon.
  • His Blood Demon Art spreads cold air to incapacitate enemies and infuse them with poison.
  • Shinobu Kocho modified her body with lethal poison to defeat Douma.
  • Douma's appearance remains unchanged from his human days, featuring rainbow-colored eyes.
  • As Upper Rank Two, he is relatively new, becoming a demon after Akaza but rising quickly.

Alternate names

Douma Pale Ash-Colored Demon Eternal Paradise Cult Leader

Tags

Twelve Kizuki Upper Rank Two Cult Leader Cruel Demon Slayer Direct Subordinate to Muzan Blood Demon Art Douma

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Profile

Species
Demon
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Appears as a young man with long pale ash-colored hair and a Western-style kimono featuring blood-stained patterns. Possesses rainbow-colored eyes and always maintains a cheerful, smiling demeanor.
Eye color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • Rainbow-colored eyes
  • Long hair with blood-like patterns
  • Western-style modified kimono outfit
Iconic items
  • Iron Fan
  • Cult Leader Robes
  • Perpetual Smiling Expression

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Always wearing a gentle smile without fail, adopting a cheerful and friendly attitude, yet in reality possesses a ruthless and nihilistic heart. Holds a self-centered sense of justice where he dominates and 'saves' others, feeling no guilt in devouring them without regarding them as believers or humans.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Nihilistic
  • Cheerful
  • Brutal
  • Emotionless
  • Nihility
  • Sadistic
  • Cult Leader
  • Self-righteous
Motto
I must save the foolish and pitiful people
Talents
  • High Intelligence
  • Supernatural Blood Demon Art
  • Poison Manipulation
  • Visual Illusions
Skills
  • Combat using Iron Fans
  • Blood Demon Art manipulating cold air
  • Information Manipulation
  • Mental Manipulation
Motivation
To expand the demon world under Muzan and become an eternal being. Claims to eliminate the suffering of demons including himself and 'save' them.
Habits
Always smiling, with an unconscious cold detachment that irks others' emotions.
Favorite foods
Women's blood, Nutrient-rich blood

History

Backstory
A young man turned demon by Muzan, formerly the leader of the Eternal Paradise Cult. Though an atheist himself, he dominated the minds and bodies of his foolish, pitiful believers in the name of salvation, consuming their blood. Employs poison-manipulating Blood Demon Art to bring despair to enemies. Killed Kanae Kocho, becoming her sister's nemesis.
Debut date
circa 2018
Work title
Demon Slayer
Media type
Manga

First Encounter with Demon Slayer Corps

Significant event
First Encounter with Demon Slayer Corps
Description
Encounters Tanjiro in Asakusa, displaying his demonic brutality.

Decisive Battle with Shinobu Kocho

Significant event
Decisive Battle with Shinobu Kocho
Description
Poison blade attacks nullified, leading to defeat and death; ultimately slain by Kanao and Inosuke.

Battle in Infinity Castle

Significant event
Battle in Infinity Castle
Description
Body disintegration begins from Shinobu's poison; decapitated by Kanao and Inosuke.

Relationships

Muzan Kibutsuji

Master servant

Turned into a demon by Muzan. In a master-servant relationship, obeys loyally.

Gyutaro

Creator

Scouted the Daki and Gyutaro siblings to become Upper Rank demons.

Twelve Kizuki

Twelve Kizuki: upper-moon-2

Media appearances

Demon Slayer

Manga / Supporting

2016-2020

Demon Slayer

Anime / Supporting

2019-

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train

Movie / Supporting

2020

Demon Slayer Stage Play

Stage play / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Mamoru Miyano

Voice actor
Mamoru Miyano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version / Theatrical Version

Kenshi Urai

Voice actor
Kenshi Urai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stage Version

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Licensee

ufotable

Creator name
ufotable
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Douma Figure

Item name
Douma Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Douma Iron Fan Replica

Item name
Douma Iron Fan Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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